Disney, Lucasfilms unveil new web series called 'The Star Wars Show'
NEW YORK -- The Force is getting its own web series.
LucasFilms, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) on Wednesday unveiled a new weekly online variety series that "celebrates the franchise, fans, and fun of the world of Star Wars."
Each seven-minute episode recaps the latest happenings in the Star Wars galaxy.
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Hosts Andi Gutierrez (StarWars.com digital communications manager) and Peter Townley (actor/Star Wars superfan) will chat "all things Star Wars" with guests, including special celebrity fans of the franchise.
The variety show will also be home to exclusive news and stories about Star Wars films, television shows, books, comics, video games, merchandise, toys, fan culture and art.
“There’s an abundance of Star Wars news and information right now and for the foreseeable future,” Mickey Capoferri, senior director of content and programming at Lucasfilm, said in a statement. “The Star Wars Show will be the place for new and old fans to engage with every aspect of the franchise in fun and authentic ways."
Episodes will be available every Wednesday at 12 p.m. PT, 3 p.m. EST on a variety of platforms including the Star Wars YouTube channel, StarWars.com, the official Star Wars app (available on iOS and Android), and Star Wars social media channels, including Facebook and Twitter.
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Saba was a Los Angeles-based reporter who covers all things digital entertainment, including YouTube, streaming services and digital influencers. Prior to that, she spent two years at the Los Angeles Times covering entertainment for the Calendar and Company Town sections. Saba grew up in Santa Monica and graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in journalism and B.A. in political science. When not reporting, she is usually binge watching shows online or looking for new coffee shops to frequent.
